On May 14^th, a lengthy investigation by the Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section culminated with the arrest of two people from Ellettsville for Dealing Methamphetamine. Over the course of several weeks, officers conducted surveillance, interviews, and multiple controlled buys. 

Arrested and charged were: 

Laura Richardson (age 53)

1. Dealing Methamphetamine, Level 2 Felony
2. Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 3 Felony
3. Possession of Paraphernalia, C Misdemeanor

Mug photo of Richardson was not available at the time of this release

Michael Anderson (age 45)

1. Dealing Methamphetamine, Level 2 Felony
2. Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 3 Felony

A search warrant was ultimately obtained for a residence in Lindsey Hayes Trailer Court in Ellettsville.  Ellettsville Police officers Sgt. Eric Chaudion, Officer Zachary Michael and Officer Alec Leggio along with ISP District #33 ACES Sgt. Greg Day, Trp. Chris Griggs, Trp. Gabe Bault, and Trp. Caleb Garvin assisted ISP DES in executing the early evening search warrant.

During the search, officers seized 160 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, scales, and other items of dealing evidence.  The two occupants of the residence were arrested and incarcerated at the Monroe County Jail.

Anyone with illegal drug activity information is encouraged to contact the Indiana State Police Bloomington Post at 812-332-4411. Your tip can remain anonymous and could save a life.

Yesterday evening, Indiana State Troopers from the Jasper District investigated a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred on I-69 near the 68 mile-marker. 

Preliminary investigation efforts suggest Heather Niemeier, 43, Evansville was traveling northbound when she lost control of her vehicle, struck a guardrail and ultimately came to rest upside down in the media area, in a body of water, up against a bridge pillar. 

Niemeier was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Daviess County Coroners Office. 

Multiple Indiana State Police Accident Reconstructionists spent several hours collecting evidence to help piece together the events that lead up to this tragic accident.  

Death notifications were made earlier this morning by the Daviess County Corners Office. An autopsy was also completed this morning and it was determined that Niemeier’s cause of death was drowning, secondary to the violent initial impact of the crash. Toxicology results are pending. 

The crash is still under investigation by the Indiana State Police. 

Assisting Agencies: Daviess County Coroners Office, Daviess Co Sheriffs Department, Local Fire & EMS. 

A 34-year-old Scottsburg man was killed in a one-vehicle accident last night on the northwest side of Scottsburg.

Wednesday night at approximately 10:46 p.m., Scottsburg emergency personnel were dispatched to a car versus pedestrian crash on North Wilson Road just north of West Weir Road on the northwest side of Scottsburg.  

Officers from the Scottsburg Police Department were the first to arrive on-scene.  Indiana State Police Crash Reconstructionists were requested to assist with the investigation.

The preliminary investigation reveals that Terry W. Madden, 34, Scottsburg, was walking northbound on North Wilson Road.  Mr. Madden was walking on the roadway but near the fog line.  There are no streetlights on this portion of North Wilson Road. 

As Madden continued walking northbound, a black, 2015 Dodge Dart approached from the south and struck Madden who was still on the roadway.  The vehicle was operated by a legally licensed juvenile who was the sole occupant of the car.  

Terry Madden sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Scott Memorial Hospital by ambulance. 

Madden later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. 

The driver was not injured.  Neither drugs nor alcohol are suspected to be a factor in this crash; however, test results are still pending.  The driver has not been cited or charged. 

This investigation is on-going.  Units from the Indiana State Police were assisted by the Scottsburg City Police Department, The Scott County Sheriff’s Department, Scott County EMS, and the Scott County Coroner’s Office. 

A 39-Year-Old who was shot in Nabb Tuesday night remains in critical condition. 

Tuesday evening at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Clark County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a potential stabbing in the 21000 block of SR 362, Nabb, which is southeast of Scottsburg. 

Upon arriving on the scene it was determined that the victim, who was identified Christopher Hammill, 39, was not
stabbed but sustained a gunshot injury below the right eye.

Hammill was transported to the University of Louisville, where he is currently in critical condition.

Three suspects were located and apprehended in Tennessee, at approximately 11:30 a.m., after a law enforcement sensitive “attempt to locate” was transmitted to law enforcement agencies across the country.

No information pertaining to the suspect(s) and/or reason for the shooting can be released at this time, as the investigation is ongoing.

The shooting occurred at Hammill’s primary residence and the initial report to police was by a family member.

No further information can be released at this time.